HA GIANG – BAN GIOC EASY RIDER 5 DAYS

HIGHLIGHT – HA GIANG CAO BANG 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

• Night sleeper bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang

• Ride through the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

• Bac Sum Pass, Quan Ba Heaven Gate & Twin Mountains

• Tham Ma Pass & traditional Lao Xa stone village

• Visit Hmong King’s Palace & Lung Cu Flag Tower (Vietnam’s northernmost point)

• Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass & trek the Skywalk

• Nho Que River boat tour through Tu San Canyon

• Cross into Cao Bang via remote mountain roads

• Khau Coc Cha (15-step Pass) & peaceful Xuan Truong Valley

• Explore Pac Bo Historical Site & Lenin Stream

• Scenic countryside ride to Ban Gioc Waterfall

• Visit Nguom Ngao Cave, Phuc Sen craft village & Phia Thap incense village

• End at the iconic God’s Eye Mountain

• Authentic homestays & local cuisine throughout the journey

ITINERARY

Day 0: Hanoi → Ha Giang (Night Sleeper Bus)

Evening departure from Hanoi by comfortable night sleeper bus.
Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter or My Dinh area. Travel overnight to Ha Giang.

Early morning arrival in Ha Giang City. Check in at Loop Trails Hostel, freshen up, enjoy a coffee, and rest before the adventure begins.

Day 1: Ha Giang → Quan Ba → Yen Minh → Lao Xa (Dong Van)

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast and a full safety briefing, begin riding into the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.

• Ride through Bac Sum Pass

• Stop at Quan Ba Heaven Gate for panoramic views of Twin Mountains

• Lunch in Yen Minh

• Photo stops at Tham Ma Pass

• Visit traditional villages in the Lao Sa / Lao Xa area

• Explore Vuong Palace (Hmong King’s Palace)

Arrive in Lao Xa Village, known for its ancient stone houses.
Overnight at a local homestay with dinner, traditional music, local games, and “happy water”.

Day 2: Lao Xa → Lung Cu → Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng → Nho Que River → Meo Vac

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

A scenic and iconic day in Northern Vietnam.

• Breakfast at the homestay

• Visit Vuong Palace (if not completed Day 1)

• Ride to Lung Cu Flag Tower, Vietnam’s northernmost point

• Lunch in Dong Van

• Conquer the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass

• Optional Skywalk trek along dramatic cliffs

• Boat tour on the Nho Que River through Tu San Canyon

Arrive in Meo Vac Town, check in at hotel.
Dinner and free time to explore the town.

Day 3: Meo Vac → Bao Lac → Khau Coc Cha → Pac Bo → Ha Quang

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Transition from Ha Giang into the quieter landscapes of Cao Bang.

• Scenic ride toward Bao Lac

• Lunch in Bao Lac

• Stop at Khau Coc Cha Pass (15-step Pass) with optional viewpoint walk

• Visit the peaceful Xuan Truong Valley

• Photo stop at Na Tenh Pass

• Explore Pac Bo Historical Site & Lenin Stream

Overnight at Me Farmstay (Ha Quang).
Dinner and a relaxed countryside evening.

Day 4: Ha Quang → Tra Linh → Trung Khanh → Ban Gioc Waterfall

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

A day dedicated to Cao Bang’s countryside beauty.

• Ride through rural landscapes toward Tra Linh

• Lunch in Trung Khanh

• Short hike to Pi Pha Viewpoint (Ngoc Con)

• Ride scenic backroads toward Ban Gioc

• Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of Southeast Asia’s largest waterfalls

• Optional seasonal swim near Rock Village

Overnight near Ban Gioc Waterfall. Dinner and rest.

Day 5: Ban Gioc → Nguom Ngao Cave → Phuc Sen → God’s Eye Mountain → Cao Bang City

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

• Explore Nguom Ngao Cave, one of Cao Bang’s most impressive caves

• Scenic stop along the Quay Son River

• Visit Phuc Sen (Dia Tren) craft village

• Discover Phia Thap incense village

• Stop at God’s Eye Mountain, a unique limestone formation

Arrive in Cao Bang City by late afternoon.
Tour ends. Optional night bus back to Hanoi or continue onward.